Kareem is a distinctive choice, ranked #468 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kareem in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#468
US Rank #677
About the Name Kareem
2024 marks Kareem's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #468. The name has climbed 67 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Kareem is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #677 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kareem
Unlikely. With around 85 UK babies named Kareem per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kareem in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kareem is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 67 places over the last five years to #468 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Kareem is more popular in the UK (#468) than in the US (#677). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Kareem include: Kareem El-Badry — Kareem El-Badry is an American astronomer and astrophysicist.; Kareem Olamilekan — Kareem Waris Olamilekan, also known as Waspa is a Nigerian hyperrealism artist and art prodigy.; Kareem Tunde — Kareem Tunde Ruiz is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Atlético Levante UD..
Kareem ranks #677 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
85
UK babies named Kareem (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 67 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kareem
Likely around 1 other Kareem in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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